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Early Origins of the Gitchel family

The surname Gitchel was first found in Bavaria, where the name Gitchel was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Gitchel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gitchel research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1509, 1638, 1680, 1695, 1710 and 1712 are included under the topic Early Gitchel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Gitchel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gichtl, Giech, Gach, Kitchel, Gittelde, Gische, Gitchel, Glich, Kitscher, Gochelet, Goegel, Goschl, Gotsche and many more.

Early Notables of the Gitchel family

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Migration of the Gitchel family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Louisa Kitchel, who arrived at the port of Baltimore in 1828; as well as A. and R. Gitchell, who arrived at the port of San Francisco in 1851.


Contemporary Notables of the name Gitchel (post 1700) +

  • W Dent Gitchel, American Professor of Law at William H. Bowen School of Law


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